Do you have real estate questions?  I know you are inundated with real estate information from all kinds of sources.  I help you understand what it all means for your situation, and how best to incorporate it into a plan to reach your goals.  Even if you are just kicking around the idea of buying or selling a home, I am glad to answer your questions.  Please do not even hesitate to call, text, or email me at Chris.Carlin@allentate.com, and I will respond promptly.  Browse hot real estate topics in my blog

Thinking of selling a property?   I take the guesswork out of your home sale, guiding you through the details for a smooth move. You will receive a detailed marketing plan, attentive service, and timely updates.  I will negotiate in your best interests, help you evaluate options, and keep your home sale on track so you can focus on packing.  Get your free Seller Guide here

Thinking of purchasing a property?  I know the territory, and I am available when you need me.  You can rely on me to guide you through the search process, the contract details, and the closing process. I have resources for all kinds of professional services you may need throughout the process.  Get your free Buyer Guide here 

How we work:  My husband, Mike, and I are a real estate team.  Mike and Chris video

• We are committed to being available, responsive, and attentive to details, returning calls and emails the same day.
• We care about what you want, and will work diligently to help you reach your goals.
• We will give you honest advice, and tell you what you need to know, so you can make informed decisions.

Areas of expertise:  Whether you want to purchase a home for the first time, right-size to a home that better fits your needs, invest, relocate, build a new home, sell an estate property, buy or sell a waterfront property, or a home with acreage, we have the experience to guide you through the process.  Our area of expertise is mainly within a 20-mile radius of Huntersville, including the Lake Norman area, North Mecklenburg County, Iredell County, Cabarrus County, East Lincoln County, East Gaston County, and Catawba County.   See our home sales here

We enjoy and value our clients, and we think they feel the same, because, in any given year, about 70% of our business is from past clients, or referrals of friends and family from past clients. That means a lot to us, because we care about providing the high level of service that builds trust and loyalty.  See our Google reviews here

Experience:  We are full-time Realtors^®, specializing in residential real estate in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area for almost 30 years.  We relocated from New England in 1993 and raised two children here, volunteering in schools, elections, scouts, and various sports.  We have been through up markets and down markets, using our years of knowledge and experience to guide hundreds of clients through the complex home buying and selling process. Even during the most challenging market of the Great Recession, we continued to receive recognition for exceptional results.  

• Consistently named in the Top 100, in the #1 real estate company in the Carolinas, with over 1700 agents
• Annually recognized as a Charlotte Magazine FIVE STAR Agent since 2009
• Past recipient of the Barbara Tate Legendary Service Award

Credentials:  Professional designations may look like alphabet soup to you, but they reflect our commitment to a Code of Ethics and professionalism. They include Realtor®, Graduate of Realtor Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, New Home Specialist, and Relocation Specialist.  We invest in real estate information services and education to keep up-to-date on changing trends in our market, so we can provide you with professional advice you can trust.

How may we help you today?